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Ukraine schools battered by Russian onslaught in south
Ukraine schools battered by Russian onslaught in south
by  AFP

Just a handful of kilometres from the frontline, a shattered village school in the southern Mykolaiv region is a stark sign of the war damage inflicted by Russia on Ukrainian education. According to UNESCO, citing Ukrainian Ministry of Education figures, almost 300 schools have been destroyed since the invasion began, and over 2,550 damaged.

In retort to Wagner, 'Mozart' wants to save lives in Ukraine
In retort to Wagner, 'Mozart' wants to save lives in Ukraine
by  AFP

A volunteer organisation run by ex-soldiers, Mozart says it wants to save lives in Ukraine by offering aid and military training -- choosing its name as a "tongue in cheek" nod to the notorious Russian paramilitary group Wagner. Naming the group Mozart was "a tongue in cheek" retort to the group, according to Andy Bain, a former US marine reserve officer.

Swiss vote on factory farm ban, pension reform
Swiss vote on factory farm ban, pension reform
by  AFP

Switzerland votes Sunday on a slew of issues, including a proposed ban on factory farming and divisive pension reform that would raise the retirement age for women. - Another hotly debated topic on the ballot is a popular proposal to ban intensive livestock farming, essentially eradicating factory farms in largely rural Switzerland.

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